Senior Mapping & Data Visualization Manager

Online here https://careers-wri.icims.com/jobs/1429/senior-mapping-%26-data-visualization-manager/job


Location US-DC-Washington
Type Regular Full-Time

World Resources Institute (WRI), an action oriented global organization most recently voted as #1 environment & natural resource think tank in the world is consistently recommended by staff as one of the "most desired organizations to work for". WRI has over 30 years of experience focusing on the intersection of the environment and socio-economic development. WRI goes beyond research to put ideas into action – our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protects Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

WRI has been growing the past five years and now has offices in Washington D.C., India, and China and a presence in Brazil, Indonesia as well as a dozen other countries around the world. WRI staff not only have a deep understanding of the issues, but also an understanding of the political and cultural contexts that shape how decisions are made and how to engage effectively in the countries in which we work and partner. Our staff represents over 40 nationalities.

Overview

The Senior Mapping & Data Visualization Manager will lead the development of GIS, spatial analysis, and data visualization for the World Resources Institute and will report to the Vice President of Science and Research (VPSR).  The Mapping Manager will strengthen WRI as a leader in effective communications utilizing maps, spatial analysis, and data visualization. The Senior Mapping & Data Visualization Manager will support WRI’s efforts to advance information tools and analysis to support work across all Objectives and Programs, providing support and advice to both External Relations, Program Managers and VPSR, where needed.

The World Resources Institute has prioritized adoption of the latest information and communications technologies as a key strategy for increasing the impact of our research work, through increased accountability, transparency, and citizen engagement. Through this position, WRI hopes to:

• Strengthen WRI’s reputation as a trusted provider of credible information/analysis
• Establish global spatial information portals on forests, water, land, coastal ecosystems, and climate change as best in class
• Support a culture of managing for results, to support translating information into action
• Maximize communication and outreach through an extensive network of offices and partners across the globe.

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